Trump warns Iran not to threaten US or it will face ‘end’
President Donald Trump warned Iran early on Monday not to threaten the United States again or it would face its “official end,” shortly…
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Civil Air Patrol’s Arizona Wing conducts emergency exercise
The Arizona Wing of the Civil Air Patrol is conducting an exercise featuring a simulated emergency to demonstrate to a U.S. Air Force evaluation team…
Continue Reading$15 minimum wage becomes part of 2020 presidential landscape
From liberal firebrands, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to moderates Joe Biden and John Hickenlooper, nearly the entire 2020 Democratic…
Continue ReadingEvents at the library: Week of May 20
WEEK OF MAY 20TH Main Library 10th BirthdayOn Tuesday, May 21st, the Yuma Main Library is celebrating its 10th birthday! Join us from 3:00 to 7:00…
Continue ReadingArnold Schwarzenegger assaulted during event in South Africa
Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was assaulted during a public appearance in South Africa on Saturday, but the 71-year-old quickly recovered and said,…
Continue ReadingYPD schedules a Memorial day weekend sobriety checkpoint
The City of Yuma Police Department is conducting an impaired driving detail on Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27 to stop and arrest drivers who…
Continue ReadingMexico calls for regional development to address immigration
Mexico President Andres Manuel López Obrador says U.S. support for economic development in Mexico and Central America is the best option for…
Continue ReadingPopular baby names in Arizona
The Social Security Administration says that Emma and Liam topped the lists for the most popular baby names in Arizona last year. Those were also the…
Continue ReadingThe importance of giving back to our armed forces
This weekend was Armed Forces Day and it served as a reminder to thank the men and women who have and are still serving our country. Many have their…
Continue ReadingPet Talk: Meet Harold and Calico
For this week’s Pet Talk, we meet two pets who have been long awaiting a home. Both are available for adoption at the Humane Society of Yuma.…
Continue ReadingNational Weather Service issues high pollution advisory due to windy conditions
The National Weather Service is issuing an Airborne Coarse Particle High Pollution Advisory for Yuma County for Sunday. An episode of strong and…
Continue ReadingLocal Good Samaritan shot and killed, community shares the pain
Family and friends remember the terrible day last year on May 30 th when 24-year-old Daniel Hernandez (aka Boogah) was shot and killed in Brawley.…
Continue ReadingArizona unemployment rate declines to 4.8% in April
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.8% in April, down from 5% in March. State officials say…
Continue ReadingWhistle blower says lock issues with prison cell doors persist
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona corrections sergeant says the department has ordered employees to play down issues with broken cell door locks that…
Continue ReadingAB 854 on hold, IID continues divestment planning
A state committee put Assembly Bill 854 on hold for the next two years. IID called it a win. Eric Ortega, IID Board President, said, “IID…
Continue ReadingHSO of Yuma declares a no-kill community
The Humane Society of Yuma is declaring that Yuma will be a no-kill community. HSO of Yuma said t he term, no-kill, is an animal welfare industry…
Continue ReadingYuma mayor discusses transportation, volunteers, and TSA amid humanitarian crisis
One month after the mayor of Yuma signed an emergency declaration, following an overwhelming influx of illegal immigrants crossing in through our…
Continue ReadingVientos Daan un edificio en Mexicali
El edificio de gobierno del Poder Judicial de la Federación en Mexicali resultó con daños estructurales luego de los fuertes…
Continue ReadingLocal teacher preps students to become future professionals
A part of stepping into adulthood is finding a job, b ut how early should children start preparing for job interviews? As we move further into the…
Continue ReadingSex offender arrested after attempting to flee from Border Patrol
A previously convicted sex offender was arrested by Border Patrol agents after he allegedly attempted to flee from secondary inspection at the…
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